5 Great Recipes of Protein Powder

Protein powder is a common supplement used by athletes or vegetarians. Mixing protein powder into a variety of recipes can make it easier to consume.

Protein powder can help people to ensure that they are getting enough protein in their diet. Those that tend to have a poor diet or those that have dietary restrictions can use protein powder to help make up the deficiency. Most protein powders can simply be mixed with water and consumed, but you can also add the powder to a variety of recipes to add nutrition to your everyday meals.

Protein Powder Recipes

1. Protein Powder Pancakes

Total Time: 7 minutes

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

An egg

Two tablespoons rice protein powder

Directions:

Mix together the ingredients.

Heat a skillet and lightly grease with your oil of choice.

Pour pancakes onto the griddle and fry until cooked through, flipping once during the cooking process.

These pancakes are ideal for a breakfast on the go.

2. Chocolate Iced Coffee with Protein Powder

Total Time: 5 minutes

Prep Time: N/A

Cook Time: 5minutes

Ingredients:

A fourth scoop chocolate or cookies and cream whey protein powder

Half a cup Dannon light and fit vanilla yogurt

Splenda or other sweetener to taste

Half to three fourth cup of coffee as desired

Ice cubes (optional)

Directions:

Combine the protein powder, yogurt or coffee, stirring or shaking until blended thoroughly.

In another bowl, combine the egg substitute, applesauce and protein puree. Combine the wet with the dry, stirring them until they are fully blended.

Gently fold in the lemon zest, raisins, coconut and craisins.

Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Use an ice cream scoop to place 6 mounds of the dough onto the sheet with even spacing. Use the back of the scoop to slightly pat the top of the mounds so they are flat.

Bake your cookies on the center rack of the oven for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should be slightly firm when finished.

Allow your cookies to cool until they are safe to eat. You may consume the cookies warm or cool.

5. Hearty Oats with Protein Powder

Total Time: 63 minutes

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

Half a cup raisins

One and three fourths cup whole or steel cut oats

A cup of 2 percent milk

Four scoops Nutrilite protein powder

Directions:

Place the oats and raisins into a rice cooker. Add water until the cooker is filled to the two cup line.

Cook your oat and raisin mixture on the porridge setting.

Once the oats are cooked, add the milk and protein powder, stirring to combine.

Reheat as necessary to consume.

Experiment with above protein powder recipes and find the one you like.